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Episode 291 · 26 min · Mystery Theater Old Time Radio: Classic Detective, Horror & Suspense

|The Shadow: “The Laughing Corpse | Old Time Radio Mystery Theater

Published Mar 30, 2026by Mystery Theater (Old Time Radio): Classic Detective, Horror & Suspense: Vintage Radio Network & Classic Audio Dramas.Horror · Mystery

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Terror strikes the city when victims are found dead—grinning in ghastly laughter. In this chilling 1940 episode of The Shadow, Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane confront a deranged mind bent on scientific revenge. Two murdered researchers, a mysterious toxin that kills through uncontrollable laughter, and a trail of eerie clues push The Shadow to his limits in a battle between intellect and insanity. With Bill Johnstone as the iconic voice of The Shadow, “The Laughing Corpse” delivers vintage suspense and supernatural intrigue that proves evil truly lurks in the hearts of men. Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out:

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